Gunmen kill three in Kwara, abduct 12-year-old girl in separate attack

Armed attackers killed three people during early morning raids on villages across Kwara State. The violence struck Mari and Lile communities around 1:30 AM on Wednesday. Police confirmed that Timothy Paul died at Mari village during the assault. Gunmen also murdered Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu and his son Abdullahi Muhammad at Lile village. Medical staff at a local hospital declared all victims dead after examining their bodies.

SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi from the state police command reported these deaths to the public. Officers have started tracking down the people responsible for these murders. The attacks happened in Patigi Local Government Area during the night hours. Police teams are working to find evidence about the killers. Detectives want to arrest those who committed these crimes.

Four different gunmen took a young girl from her family at another location. The kidnappers invaded Aiyetoro Fulani Camp around 3:00 AM and seized 12-year-old Hassana Abdullahi. Her father Abdullahi Jowuro reported his daughter missing to authorities. Officers secured the crime scene after the abduction occurred. Police documented evidence from the kidnapping site.

Search teams have started looking for the missing child across forest areas. Police officers are working with local security volunteers and hunters. These groups are combing through bushland to find the girl and her captors. The state command promises to protect citizens from harm. Officials ask residents to watch for suspicious behavior and report it quickly to police.
 

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